Market Place At The George - Hambleton

Visited as a couple 7 March. We were staying in the hotel. Ambience was good. The eating area could perhaps do with a bit of updating but it is fine. Menu is a mix of pub classics and more adventurous dishes. I had one of the latter as a starter, Lamb Tagine Roll with harissa mayo and smoked aubergine purée. Very good. The roll had chunks of lamb and the mayo had a kick. Tasted and presented very well. I had steak and ale pie for main. Appeared home made with real chips. Again very good Mrs W had the pork belly which she enjoyed too. We had a very nice bottle of NZ Sav Blanc as well. Very good value.

Had a meal, which was spoilt by the cheese board, having frozen date and fig salami. What made it worse, was one of my friends queried this, and the young lad, behind the bar, said it's supposed to be frozen!!!! I gather, it was supposed to be spreadable. This young lad, then proceeded to kick the kitchen door, in front of all, to see. His attitude, was appalling.

Called in for lunch on spec. Nice, warm and comfortable. Good welcome and excellent menu both full meals and lighter bites. Good pleasant service and overall an excellent experience.

Random choice for lunch, as we were cold and hungry. We were moved, by the staff, to a larger table, for our comfort! Excellent service. We ordered half size meals, couldn’t even finish them. Much impressed by lots of fresh vegetables, and a massive portion of fish. I think we will be back here again, very friendly staff, good service and great food at a reasonable price.

We stopped for Saturday lunch after shopping in the town. The warm cosy setting oozes old world charm. Service was prompt and helpful. The meals were well cooked and nicely presented. We've been before and we shall certainly return.